Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha reiterated the sentiments of a billion countrymen: "The pride of our country ,I salute you for ur contribution to indian cricket @sachin_rt"."

Kevin Pietersen: Statistics NEVER lie! They tell a very true story.. Well done Sachin! What an incredible ODI career.. #thebest

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina also paid his tribute to the Master: "The reason for playing cricket. The reason for watching cricket. Sachin Tendulkar..... No words.. Love you Paji"

Hashim Amla: Conclusion of a sterling ODI career from a wonderful batsman. Congrats Sachin Tendulkar.

Atul Kasbekar: We can argue n arm wrestle about who was d greatest Test batsman of all time, but there's no doubt that SRT was the king of the ODI game

Dean Jones: Sachin has just retired from ODI cricket.. So I reckon he has 1 more year in him!

Alan Wilkins: Statistics alone can never convey the contribution Sachin Tendulkar has made to India. Dignity is his hallmark. His runs a bonus.

England cricketer Ravi Bopara says he started playing cricket because of Sachin and his father. "Well done to @sachin_rt on his amazing ODI career. Inspiration to millions if not billions. We will never see another Sachin in our lifetime," he tweeted.

He also posted this pic and tweeted: "Here's my first & only pic with the little master @sachin_rt way before making my international debut."

Actor Rahul Bose tweeted: "watching @sachin_rt bat at various stadia across the country was extraordinary. you held your breath lest you missed any part of his genius."